Photographing the performance
Course
In London
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
London
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Start date
Different dates available
This practical course is for those who have a real interest in photographing performance whether for their professional portfolio or to pursue a passion. Different performances bring different challenges requiring a range of processes and techniques. On this course you will learn the techniques to meet these challenges including the effective use of available light, photographing movement and composition skills. You will learn how to evaluate the specific photographic opportunities and challenges of a performance, understand its essence, and the purposes for which the photographs will be used. You will also have the opportunity on the course to work with performers in a studio setting.
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What previous students liked most about their course:
“I have a better understanding of studio lighting.“
“Better ability to shoot portraits and also in low light settings.“
“I liked the quality of the teaching and the equipment that was available.”
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
About this course
- produce a set of photographs capturing a performance using the available light
- identify the different elements of a production
- choose the appropriate equipment and materials for a given performance situation
- Identify publishing or exhibition opportunities for your work.
Please bring your camera (if you have one) to the classes and you may wish to bring a notebook and pen. The City Lit has a range of Digital SLR cameras, tripods, speedlights (flash guns) and lenses which you are welcome to use during the hours of the class. It would be useful to bring a memory stick (or portable hard drive – please note: PC formatted hard drives can be read by Apple mac computers, but not written to.)
You will be taught using a range of techniques including illustrated short lectures, discussions, demonstrations, practical exercises, tutorials, group and individual assistance and hand-outs..
Reviews
Subjects
- Composition
Course programme
- the role and positioning of the photographer when shooting a performance
- Identifying the essence of a performance
- Creative composition using angles and framing
- Contextualising the performance within the image
- Making the most of available light
- Photographing movement
- Publishing and exhibiting work.
See what you could create – view a selection of work made on this course
Additional information
Photographing the performance